RENO, NV (Jan. 6) – Although we’re still pretty much in the Re-Run Zone racing is starting to appear both on TV, the Internet as well as in our region. As we work our way into the New Year it can only get better.
CAR MEETS:
• There are two car meets this weekend and both start about 10 a.m. Sunday morning, January 10.
Sparks Cars & Coffee will host its first meet of the month by Buffalo Wild Wings not far from the Target Store.
To the south at Dutch Brothers coffee stand Carson Cars & Coffee will hold its first meet of the month. Both are a great way to meet fellow car people not to mention seeing some interesting cars and trucks.
PRACTICE & RACING (MOTOCROSS):
• Motocross racing begins Sunday as Round 1 of the 2021 Frigid 6 series begins at the Argyll motocross track. For further information check the track’s website at www.argyllmx.com.
• Closer to home MMX Racing has two practice days this weekend. Saturday its from 9 until 2 p.m. then 9 until 3 p.m. on Sunday. Still a good idea to check with their hotline before heading out and that number is 530-777-9724.
• As of when this was posted REP Racing’s hot line only listed Thursday practice at Riverfront, from 5 until 10 p.m. then from 9 until 2 p.m. Sunday.
Due to an incoming storm there were no practice times listed for Prairie City or E Street. Once again it’s best to call the hotline at 1-775-265-7223 for an update before packing and head to the track.
RACING:
• Looking ahead the Chili Bowl Nationals, an indoor midget event that brings a huge turn out as well as drivers from different series, will run from January 11 until the 16th. The event can be seen this year at www.floracing.com.
• Next major series to start is the AMA Supercross series. Due to restrictions they will not be racing on the west coast and the closest they come is the final three events at Salt Lake City.
First three events are in Houston, Texas on January 19, 23 and 30. They can be seen on NBC Sports or Peacock.
• The last week in January is when King of the Hammers event happens. It’s a wild event and runs from January 28 until February 6th.
The events are live streamed at www.ultra4racing.com. This is off road racing at it’s most extreme.
• January also ends with the Rolex 24 Hour at Daytona. This twice around the clock event runs from January 30 to 31. It also signals the start of NASCAR’s Speed Weeks at Daytona.
• The Dakar Rally is an ongoing event through next week and while I’m listing the recaps on NBC Sports there are other ways to see it.
One way is at www.youtube.com where they have recaps for all the classes and another is www.avpulse.com as well as a print recap of moto standings with cycle news. The Face Book page for the Virginia City Grand Prix also has other sources and I was told that Instagram might also have results.
RACING (NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL):
• TV is mostly in the Re-Run Zone for now and on Thursday www.mavtv.com carries most of the load.
Among the programs starting at 1 p.m. if a Pro Motocross round then at 3 p.m. the yair MotoAmerica Race day and at 4 p.m. have a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race.
• Also going on all week and through the next is the Dakar Rally. NBC Sports starts with a previous day recap then at 3:30 recaps the current stage.
• Friday once again has mavtv carrying most of the load as at 1 p.m. they show FIA Karting from Sarno, Italy followed at 1:30 by Monster Trucks.
At 2 p.m. they show Ultimate Karting Championships and at 4 p.m. an Arenacross event.
Over at NBC Sports at 3:30 p.m. they have a recap of stage 6 of the Dakar Rally.
• Saturday is rest day at the Dakar and NBC Sports has a recap of that starting at 8 p.m. For Supercross fans NBC at 12:30 p.m. has a preview show as they run down what will be happening in the 2021 season.
Over on Mavtv there is also several events being shown during the afternoon.
• Sunday is when the Dakar starts again and NBC Sports will have it’s recap show from 3 until 4 p.m. as the teams begin their final week of competition.
Over on CBS Sports starting at 5 p.m. they have off-road racing with the Pro LItes and 1000 UTV classes. Then after a break the network comes back at 7 p.m. with more off-road racing from San Bernardino, California.
That’s it for this weekend. Be safe out there and hope to see all of you next time.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Teresa’s Garage Radio Show is again on the air from 2 until 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The station now has a more powerful signal and can be heard up at Susanville, down at Carson City and maybe all the way to Fernley. The new frequency is actually 1060 AM the poster hasn’t been changed as of yet.
The show is also on at Podcast at amm.streamon.fm or one can see us live on Face Book. Co-Host Emily Cook not only has a website at www.emilycookracing.com but also has a line of t-shirts and other items to help support her racing.
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Their location is at 964 Terminal Way, by the intersection with Mill Street. Store’s phone number is 775-322-1499 and the site is, www.rms-renomotorsports.com.
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